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P232 PWP

1996 Citroen Xm

Blue Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

223,130 mi
Last recorded223,130 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Xm117,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 PWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXm
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2018 223,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 216,947 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 212,100 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 212,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as chalked 1 of 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as chalked 2 of 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as chalked 3 of 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as chalked 4 of 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 199,943 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

Fail 12 Jan 2015 19,994 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four tyres cracked/perished 205/65 r15 94h

Pass 7 Jan 2014 191,906 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 24 Jan 2012 184,927 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 184,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2011 172,664 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

serpentine tensioner belt damper defective

Pass 26 Jan 2010 162,093 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 162,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 153,304 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 143,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 131,017 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 118,219 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xm?

Based on 25,619 MOT tests across 4,589 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
4,204
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
4,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,359
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,197
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 896
parking brake recording little or no effort 819
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 772
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P232 PWP is a 1996 Citroen Xm in Blue with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Xm models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 117,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xm fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P232 PWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xm typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen Xm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P232 PWP is a 1996 Citroen Xm, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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